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Wine Description
The Story
At the turn of the 20th century, the phylloxera epidemic swept across Champagne, devastating nearly every vine in the region. To save the vineyards, growers were forced to replant using American rootstocks, which offered natural immunity to the destructive root-feeding pests.
However, two tiny, walled plots adjacent to Bollinger’s estate—Chaudes Terres and Clos St-Jacques—miraculously survived un-grafted. Together spanning a mere 0.36 hecta...
Wine Information
With similar weather characteristics to the now-legendary 2002, the 2006 vintage was overall very hot and dry. Vines grew in fits and starts with a heatwave during July succeeded by a cool and humid August. The ultimate factor was the summery September weather, which assisted the grapes in developing much more maturity than usual. As a result, the harvest was the longest on record.
Vintage 2006
A cold winter and springtime frosts laid the foundations for this vintage of abundant yields (12,997 kg/ha). Uneventful flowering was followed by exceptionally hot and sunny weather, which lasted until August. A dank August left producers fearful but fortunately warm, bright conditions in September redressed the balance. Harvest commenced on September 9th, producing grapes high in sugar level but notably low on acidity. The general health of t...
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Average Bottle Price
| Year | Price | Change |
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| 2026 | 910€ | - |
| 2026 |
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| 910€ - |
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